Configure Google Drive
At a glance
Google Drive is a cloud file storage service. With Ontologie, you can sync your Drive files, folders, permissions, and activity into your workspace for analysis and automation.
Before you start
- A Google account with access to the Drive you want to sync
- A Google Cloud project with the Drive API enabled
Get credentials
- Go to the Google Cloud Console and select or create a project.
- Navigate to APIs & Services > Library and enable the Google Drive API.
- Go to APIs & Services > Credentials and create an OAuth 2.0 Client ID.
- Add the Ontologie callback URL to the authorized redirect URIs.
Screenshots of the Google Cloud Console will be added in a future update.
Configure in Ontologie
- Open Live Data > Connectors.
- Search for Google Drive in the catalogue.
- Click the Google Drive card.
- Follow the configuration wizard:
- Method: OAuth
- See the full guide: OAuth Connector
Available streams
| Stream | Description |
|---|---|
| Files | All files stored in the Drive, including metadata and content type |
| Folders | Folder hierarchy and structure |
| Permissions | Sharing settings and access levels for each file or folder |
| Activity | Recent activity log (views, edits, shares) |
Limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| API quota | 12,000 requests per minute (Google default) |
| File size for metadata sync | No limit (metadata only) |
| Shared drives | Supported with domain-wide delegation |
Troubleshooting
| Error | Solution |
|---|---|
| 403 Forbidden | Ensure the Drive API is enabled in your Google Cloud project and the OAuth scope includes Drive access. |
| Token expired | Re-authenticate the connector from the Ontologie connector settings page. |
| Missing files | Verify the authenticated account has access to the target Drive or shared drive. |
Expected result
Your data appears in Live Data > Streams with the Synced status. Synchronization runs at the configured frequency.
Need help?
See the Troubleshooting page for connection errors or write to us: Support and contact.